Politics

forth takes a partisan left-libertarian stance[5] on current affairs that has been described as "sometimes offbeat, often original" by Irish journalist Gerard Cunnigham[6] and quotes philosopher Gerard Casey saying it is "a welcome addition is Forth to the normally turgid world of Irish journalism" in its publicity material.[7] The magazine supports absolute free speech and has criticised the 'lynching' of Jan Moir, a stance that was noted by The Guardian and criticised by The Independent newspapers.[8][9] The magazine has also criticised Ireland's trade unions as timid and in decline[10][11] and argued, controversially, that Trinity College Dublin should be demolished,[12] prompting a response from SenatorDavid Norris.[13]

Regular features

Alongside its traditional material, forth publishes series of correspondences on various subjects called 'Back and Forth'.